Other Briefings
India’s GST Rates for Goods and Services Released ahead of July 1 Implementation
Effective July 1, 2017, the GST will serve as a single value added tax, replacing the current structure of multiple taxes. In this article, we report on the final GST Schedules released for goods and services by the GST Council, and analyze the possible impact on consumers and businesses.
India Regulatory Brief: GST Schedule for Goods and Services, RBI Removes Restrictions for Bank Branches
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the final GST schedule that details the tax rates for goods and services, new parameters for what constitutes a bank branch or banking outlet in India, the draft Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017, and implications of India’s accession to the TIR Convention.
The RERA Act – An Explainer
India’s ambitious Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) came into force May 1, 2017. In this article, we highlight the Act’s major rules and discuss its implications for key stakeholders as well as the challenges in its implementation under respective state governments.
Investing in India’s Kochi – A Port City and Emerging IT Hub
Kochi is an established port city and the largest cosmopolitan metropolis in the southwestern state of Kerala in India. Here, we briefly discuss the city’s importance as an investment destination, including its access to port and trans-shipment facilities and its IT infrastructure.
India Market Watch: India’s Attractive Renewables Market, Emergency Response to WannaCry Ransomware Attack
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at India’s renewables market, the huge job cuts anticipated in the IT sector, manufacturing slowdown reflected in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data, and India’s response to the global WannaCry ransomware attack.
Payroll Processing and Compliance in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
Businesses in India have to contend with a multitude of employment laws and regulations. This issue of India Briefing Magazine informs readers about the most updated calculation of payroll and gratuity in India, social security laws, and the benefits of outsourcing payroll processing.
A Guide to Franchising in India
India offers enormous potential for foreign franchisors who tailor their brand to fit into the country’s dynamic consumer market.
The Food Processing Industry in India: Investment Prospects
The food processing industry in India has gained prominence in recent years due to various factors. In this article, we highlight the key trends, growth drivers, and current challenges facing the industry, as well as important government policy initiatives targeting greater foreign investment into the sector.
